Tyson Fury takes legal steps to be removed from BBC Sports Personality shortlist

Tyson Fury does not want to be on the shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Tyson Fury has revealed he has asked his lawyers to help remove him from the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year shortlist.

The world heavyweight champion said he asked “politely” when he posted an Instagram message earlier this month.